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Blog Post: 5 Challenges of Working from Home: For many employees, escaping the routine 9-5 and working from home is a common…; Added by Sara Fletcher at 8:01pm on August 14, 2012

Blog Post: 5 Unconventional Office Design Features that Make All the Difference: While the coveted corner office is still alive and well in many sectors, there’s a growing emphasis on more agile office design, especially in industries that thrive on collaboration and…; Added by Sheza gary at 8:52am on July 12, 2019

Topic: Afraid of Impossibilities? Me Too.: the impossibilities. It meant I would never go to Paris. It meant I would never be a Grandma. It meant I might never find love. It meant I would never own a convertible again. And it meant I would never jump out of an airplane. Errrccchhhh! (That's me slamming the brakes on that converitble I would never own.) Wait a minute. I was never going to, ever, jump out of a perfectly good airplane in the first place. Why would I? I am not an adrenaline junkie. I am not a thrill seeker. I am not a crazy person who has to try something more crazy at each birthday to prove I have lived. I don't even have a bucket list. I am just a person who likes to work, hang with family, spend time outdoors, go to the theater every so often, see a movie now and again, and is still fascinated by a sunset. We spend a significant amount of our lives wishing for something bigger, yearning for the feast, knowing that we deserve more than the party that has been laid before us. I wonder why it is we cannot be satisfied with what we have, with what we have been given. For me, it isn't so much that I want more, it is that I don't have enough, that I haven't been around long enough to have learned everything that I was supposed to have learned. Human beings tend to learn by repetition. I guess I haven't repeated enough. I haven't learned enough, I think there is still some space left in my head and I need to fill that space up. And while my health scare turned out to be nothing more than aging, it was just enough to make me feel my age. What I have left to do, to learn, had better get done. Time will not stop for me, no matter how passionate or demanding I become - apparently, these traits have usually worked for me in the past. And from this lesson, I learned that I am not dying, that I am not too old, that I have more to complete, more impossibilites to conquer and, really, more to learn. Is there ever a time when enough is enough? Believe it or not, I have actually eliminated people from my life that have been satisfied with just having enough, individuals that feel complete no matter what stage of their life they're are in. I think that would be nice, but it just isn't in the cards for me. Enough will never be enough. So my thirst and hunger for more will drive me to the convertible, to the house on the hill, to Paris and all that still awaits me, for I am not done. by rayannethorn…; Added by Rayanne at 2:53am on August 20, 2010

Blog Post: My Favorite Job Post of All Time: I am writing about job posts again, but it is what is primarily seen by potential candidates – active or passive. Often, it is the first thing seen.…; Added by Eric Putkonen at 8:05am on October 14, 2015

Blog Post: Reimagining The Future Of Work

COVID-19 has brought with it enormous changes to our…

Added by Caitlin Purvis at 6:03am on November 24, 2020

Blog Post: Measuring Recruitment

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Rich Peterson wants you to market your jobs on search engines. Rich says you’ll reach six times more potential…

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Blog Post: Boosting Employee Morale, the Easy Way: When people from various backgrounds and professional experience come together to achieve common…; Added by Joe Flanagan at 1:36pm on May 19, 2016

Topic: THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD: the way it was pitched. Position: Island Caretaker Great Barrier Reef Department: none Ref #: Best Job in the World Status: 6 Month Contract Salary: AUD $150,000 for 6 Month Contract Closing date: 22 February 2009 HR Contact: About the job Tourism Queensland is seeking applicants for the best job in the world! The role of Island Caretaker is a six-month contract, based on luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. It's a live-in position with flexible working hours and key responsibilities include exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the area has to offer. You'll be required to report back on your adventures to Tourism Queensland headquarters in Brisbane (and the rest of the world) via weekly blogs, photo diary, video updates and ongoing media interviews. On offer is a unique opportunity to help promote the wondrous Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Other duties may include (but are not limited to) Feed the fish - There are over 1,500 species of fish living in the Great Barrier Reef. Don't worry - you won't need to feed them all. Clean the pool - The pool has an automatic filter, but if you happen to see a stray leaf floating on the surface it's a great excuse to dive in and enjoy a few laps. Collect the mail - During your explorations, why not join the aerial postal service for a day? It's a great opportunity to get a bird's eye view of the reef and islands. About the job package Living above the Great Barrier Reef is a pretty unique benefit, but the successful candidate will also be paid a salary package of AUD $150,000 for the six-month contract. You'll receive return airfares from your nearest capital city (in your home country), accommodation and transport on Hamilton Island, travel insurance for the contract period, computer, internet, digital video and stills cameras access, plus travel to a number of the other Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The six-month contract commences 1st July 2009. About the location Stretching for 2,600 kilometres, and composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia is the world's largest coral reef system. The World Heritage Listed area supports a diversity of wildlife including whales, dolphins, sea turtles and more than 1,500 species of fish. The reef is an extremely popular destination for tourists, sustainably managing approximately 2 million visitors each year. Education/Experience Requirements: A broad range of experience will be considered, but the successful applicant should posses: Excellent interpersonal communication skills Good written and verbal English skills An adventurous attitude Willingness to try new things A passion for the outdoors Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkelling and/or diving Ability to engage with others At least one year's relevant experience How to apply: Want the best job in the world? If you enjoy new experiences and you can spare six months to enjoy life above the Great Barrier Reef, you're already in with a good chance. It's easy to apply. Step 1: Create a video application (in English and in 60 seconds or less) telling us why you're the best person for the job and demonstrating your knowledge of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Step 2: Fill out a brief application form and upload your video to www.islandreefjob.com. Applications close 11.59pm UTC 22nd February 2009 Applications open on 2.00pm UTC 9th January and close 11.59pm UTC 22nd February 2009. About the application process: Eleven candidates will be invited to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef for an interview from the 3rd to the 7th May 2009. So, if you want the best job in the world, you'll need to be available to travel to Queensland for the final interview selection process. You'll also need to be available to start work on the 1st July 2009. Tourism Queensland will select ten candidates. Visitors to www.islandreefjob.com will have the chance to select one Wild Card candidate, who will also participate in the final interview selection process. All applicants must be eligible for a short term business visa for the interview selection process and a long term temporary employee visa for the contract period. For more information and to apply please visit www.islandreefjob.com.…; Added by Dan Nuroo at 4:44pm on January 12, 2009

Blog Post: Swamp People & Recruiters

I came home one evening this past winter to find my husband Jon…

Added by Tina Guth at 11:31am on January 17, 2012

Blog Post: How can Biophilic Design Bring Employees Back into the Office?: Office working is back, yet people are still working remotely. In some instances, this can be more practical. But with…; Added by Alicia Walker at 7:31am on May 13, 2022